BSU victory shines national spotlight on all of Idaho 
By Jennifer Gonzalez
Boise State's nail-biting win over Virginia Tech not only cemented the Broncos profile, but also is serving as a marketing tool for organizations responsible for attracting commerce and business to the Gem State. "A game like this is huge," said Jana Jones, director of economic development services at Boise Valley Economic Partnership. "It really puts Idaho on the map."
Cindy Bateman promoted at Home Federal Bank
Home Federal Bank has promoted Cindy Bateman to executive vice president and chief credit officer for the organization. Bateman has over 25 years of commercial banking experience, and most recently served as senior vice president and chief credit officer for the financial institution. She joined Home Federal Bank in March 2007 as senior vice president and [...]
Idaho ski areas prep for upcoming season all year round
Ski season may still be a couple of months away, but at Idaho's mountain areas and resorts, prepping for skiers and snowboarders is a year-long process that begins the moment the previous season ends. Part of ski season prep includes the sale of season passes, which ensures early commitment for the coming season. "We have a very [...]
Why can't you get more referrals?
Giving a referral is a risk. Is your customer willing to take that risk by referring you? Are they willing to risk a friendship or relationship they have by referring someone to you? Or more powerfully stated, WHEN are they willing - at what point in your relationship with them would they be willing to risk [...]
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Construction
Maverik C-store construction under way in E. Caldwell
Construction of a Maverik convenience store started recently in east Caldwell, at 4923 E. Cleveland Blvd., and is targeted for completion by year's end, said [...]
Education
Boise State's TECenter receives $1M grant for expansion
The TECenter, Boise State University's business incubator in Nampa, received word from the federal government Sept. 3 that it would get a long-awaited $1 million [...]
Real Estate
Mortgage broker hangs on in decimated industry
Boise-based Columbia Mortgage has cut staff, outsourced loan processing, concentrated on marketing and spent less time shuffling paper in order to survive. The mortgage [...]
Technology
Idaho Falls company finds growth in nuclear work
Idaho Falls-based Diversified Metal Products Inc. failed nearly a half-dozen times over two years before earning its first contract to provide materials at a federal [...]
The state of Idaho and its universities are miles ahead of a recent report by the Brookings Institution that urges the rest of the nation to look to the Mountain West for clean alternative energy solutions.
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